When was the word "Kurdistan" first attested in historical records?
11th century
5th century
15th century
19th century
Answer
The word "Kurdistan" was first attested in 11th century Seljuk chronicles. The name has been used to describe the geographic region where the Kurds form a majority population and where their culture, languages, and national identity have been historically based.
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